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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.02, 44.99 and 15.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.02, 44.99 and 15.78 is: 23.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.02 : 44.99 = 15.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.02/44.99 = 15.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.02x = 44.99 × 15.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.02x = 709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.94/30.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.65

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